Part 1:  Ray expresses his sympathy to the communities that were devastated this weekend. He talks about growing up in Florida and how guns were a natural occurrence and nobody thought anything about a gun in the truck.

Part 2:  Ray and Debi take a call about the Constitution and gun control. He explains what his position a little more. Ray respectfully disagrees with his position.

Part 3:  This is the History Lesson:  Edward Rutledge (November 23, 1749 – January 23, 1800) was an American politician, and youngest signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence. He later served as the 39th Governor of South Carolina. He was married on March 1, 1774 to Henrietta Middleton (17 November 1750 – 22 April 1792), daughter of Henry Middleton. The couple had three children. Rutledge had a successful law practice with his partner, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney. He became a leading citizen of Charleston. Although a firm supporter of colonial rights, he (as a delegate) was instructed initially to oppose Lee’s Resolution of independence; South Carolina’s leaders were unsure that the time was “ripe.” In May 1780, Rutledge was captured along with his co-signers of the Declaration of Independence, Arthur Middleton and Thomas Heyward during the siege of Charleston. They were released during a prisoner exchange in July 1781. Governor Rutledge, while attending an important meeting in Columbia, SC, had to be sent home because of his gout. He died in Charleston before the end of his term. Some said at the time that he died from apoplexy resulting from hearing the news of George Washington’s death.

Part 4:  Ray, Debi, Dee Dee and David welcome Former US Congressman Bruce Poliquin by phone. He has made a decision on whether or not to run for office again. He lost in the last election due to Ranked Choice Voting. Bruce explains his reasons. He decided that his heart is with parents and he needs to be with his heart. This doesn’t mean that he will not be active in helping others get elected. He says this is just not the right time for him. Ray and Bruce talk about some of the issues facing Mainers.

Part 5:  Ray and David discuss the willingness to stand up for your principles. Ray recalls a story of Extra host Mario Lopez after his comments on the Candance Owens Show, about actress Charlize Theron’s decision to raise one of her children transgender, Lopez noted that he had concerns about children who are very young choosing their own gender identity. He has now taken back some of what he said because of the backlash unleashed on him by the LGBTQ movement. Ray asks David about his business and how having a stance has effected him.

Part 6:  Ray and FO Bailey Real Estate‘s David Jones welcome Conner Richardson in studio to discuss real estate. They talk about the changing interest rates and Ray gives some actual numbers to show how affordable it is to make a change.

Part 7:  Ray, David and Conner talk about one of David’s listings that David describes in detail. Conner is actually looking for property in Falmouth for buyers that are prime. The climate for getting your home sold is perfect. Interest rates are good and they talk about Kate DiBiase of Northstar Mortgage. By dealing with local businesses you can form working relationships. He mentions a couple of subdivision in Brunswick, Autumn View Subdivision and Chamberlain Woods. David Jones’ contact information is office: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455 or email:info@fobailey.com. Conner Richardson’s info is: cell: 207-570-8528 or email:conner@connerrichardson.com. Kate DiBiase’s info is: cell: 207-450-0440 or email:kate@northstarmortgage.net.

Part 8:  Ray gives a shout out for a birthday that was missed, Herbert Paul Brooks Jr. (August 5, 1937 – August 11, 2003) was the US Men’s Hockey coach during the 1980 Olympics. There was a movie that depicted the 1980 Team and their story. Ray talks about some of the tragedies and takes a call, but not on subject. Ray takes a call from Bill of Casco and he talks about how they used to trace the ammo and that they don’t do that anymore. Ray agrees, but also says that he is worried about the individual’s rights. He says that there is a fine line between.

Part 9:  Ray talks some more about the mass shootings that happened. What could have been the incentive for this act of violence. He takes a call from someone that believes that it is all President Trump’s fault. Ray disagrees and explains his point of view.

Part 10:  Ray continues with the same caller from the previous segment. He continues with the thought process that everything is Trump’s fault. The Iran issues, the immigration issue everything is his fault. Even though the southern border issue has been going on for so many years through so many different president, it is all Trump’s fault according to the caller. Ray says that people need to go through the ports of entry, not cross illegally.

Part 11:  Ray reads a text message he got as a response to the last caller about the Bernie supporter that shot up the Congressional baseball Republican team. Ray says that he doesn’t blame Bernie for the shooter’s action, but blames the shooter. Debi relays a message from a caller about the amount of rhetoric from the other side isn’t a catalysts but Trump’s is. They take another call. Ray says that the culture of today is also sending a message. Ray says that  abortion and doctor assisted suicide does have an affect and sends a loud message.

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